Vodacom Blue Bulls name more signings

Aug 1 • General News, South Africa • 9014 Views • Comments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls name more signings

The Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd is pleased to confirm the extension of contracts of a number of players that will be available for the Vodacom Blue Bulls in the next couple of seasons.

Junior Springbok representatives Travis Ismaiel, Ulrich Beyers, Paul Willemse, Dries Swanepoel, Irnè Herbst, Dennis Visser and Jacques du Plessis are amongst a group of players who decided to continue their careers at Loftus Versfeld.

The list of players (with date new contract expires) are:
· Jacques Rossouw (fullback), Travis Ismaiel (wing), Ulrich Beyers (utility back), Irné Herbst (lock), Dennis Visser (lock), Jacques du Plessis (No 8), Schalk van Heerden (lock) – signed until 31 October 2015.
· Paul Willemse (lock), Lood de Jager (centre), Dries Swanepoel (centre) all signed till 31 October 2014.

Commenting on the signings, BBM’s High Performance Manager Xander Janse van Rensburg said: “These are the new breed of Blue Bulls players coming through our ranks and we are delighted to have them sign on.

They not only represent the future of Blue Bulls rugby, but also South African rugby, as shown by their performances when playing for national teams like the Junior Springboks.”